General Forms (Int) - Application To Proceed Without Prepayment Of Costs, Fees, Or Security (In Forma Pauperis) And Order (Es)

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

General Forms (Int) - Application To Proceed Without Prepayment Of Costs, Fees, Or Security (In Forma Pauperis) And Order (Es) is a commonly used form within District of Columbia. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

Atticus Fast Facts About General Forms (Int) - Application To Proceed Without Prepayment Of Costs, Fees, Or Security (In Forma Pauperis) And Order (Es)

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about General Forms (Int) - Application To Proceed Without Prepayment Of Costs, Fees, Or Security (In Forma Pauperis) And Order (Es):

• This form pertains to the State of District of Columbia

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about District of Columbia’s Form General Forms (Int) - Application To Proceed Without Prepayment Of Costs, Fees, Or Security (In Forma Pauperis) And Order (Es) up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct District of Columbia form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some District of Columbia probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form General Forms (Int) - Application To Proceed Without Prepayment Of Costs, Fees, Or Security (In Forma Pauperis) And Order (Es), take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in DC are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form General Forms (Int) - Application To Proceed Without Prepayment Of Costs, Fees, Or Security (In Forma Pauperis) And Order (Es) online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit General Forms (Int) - Application To Proceed Without Prepayment Of Costs, Fees, Or Security (In Forma Pauperis) And Order (Es) to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in District of Columbia.

5 reasons you should submit this form as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster District of Columbia can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in District of Columbia. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of District of Columbia is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for District of Columbia probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local District of Columbia probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form General Forms (Int) - Application To Proceed Without Prepayment Of Costs, Fees, Or Security (In Forma Pauperis) And Order (Es), and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

General Forms (Int) - Application To Proceed Without Prepayment Of Costs, Fees, Or Security (In Forma Pauperis) And Order (Es) is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some District of Columbia probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within District of Columbia.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form General Forms (Int) - Application To Proceed Without Prepayment Of Costs, Fees, Or Security (In Forma Pauperis) And Order (Es) f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the District of Columbia probate court office.

General Forms (Int) - Application To Proceed Without Prepayment Of Costs, Fees, Or Security (In Forma Pauperis) And Order (Es) is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any District of Columbia-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on District of Columbia Form General Forms (Int) - Application To Proceed Without Prepayment Of Costs, Fees, Or Security (In Forma Pauperis) And Order (Es). You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

Application to Proceed without Prepayment of Costs, Fees, or Security Febrero del 2012 – 1213.10.v1 Translated by JTG, inc. 09/2017 TRIBUNAL SUPERIOR DEL DISTRITO DE COLUMBIA DIVISIÓN TESTAMENTARIA Y DE SUCESIONES ________________________________ DEMANDANTE contra _______ LIT _______ _________________________________ DEMANDADO SOLICITUD PARA PROCEDER SIN PAGAR POR ADELANTADO COSTAS, HONORARIOS NI GARANTÍAS (In Forma Pauperis)* Application to Proceed without Prepayment of Costs, Fees, or Security Yo, _____________________________________, soy el (marcar una opción) □ Demandante □ Demandado □ Otro: _____________________________ Necesito un intérprete para este caso. Hablo el idioma: ____________________ Con el debido respeto, solicito permiso para proceder en este caso sin pagar por adelantado las costas ni los honorarios y sin dar garantías por estos, ya que el hecho de hacerlo causaría una dificultad económica considerable para mí o para mi familia. Como justificación de este pedido, declaro lo siguiente: Marque y responda solo las opciones que correspondan en la sección a continuación. INGRESOS 1. Recibo los siguientes beneficios públicos, y la ley estipula que soy elegible para proceder sin pagar por adelantado las costas, los honorarios ni las garantías (consultar la sección 15-712 del Código del Distrito de Columbia): □ Programa de Asistencia Temporal para Familias Necesitadas (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, TANF) □ Programa de Ayuda General para el Menor (General Assistance for Children, GAC) □ Programa para el Trabajo, el Empleo y la Responsabilidad (Program on Work, Employment and Responsibility, POWER) □ Seguridad de Ingreso Suplementario (Supplemental Security Income, SSI) __________________ *Esta moción se presenta ante la División Testamentaria y de Sucesiones si se solicita la exención para presentar una Notificación de apelación o para obtener una transcripción con el propósito de presentar una apelación. Para todo otro propósito, se presenta en la oficina del juez a puertas cerradas, 4 th Floor, 500 Indiana Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001. Application to Proceed without Prepayment of Costs, Fees, or Security Febrero del 2012 – 1213.10.v1 Translated by JTG, inc. 09/2017 2. Aunque no recibo los beneficios públicos mencionados, recibo los siguientes beneficios similares y, por lo tanto, solicito que mi solicitud se apruebe: □ Ayuda Provisional para Incapacitados (Interim Disability Assistance, IDA) porque mi solicitud de SSI no se aprobó/certificó □ Medicaid □ DC Healthcare Alliance o los siguientes beneficios de salud similares (describa) _________________________________________ Si marcó alguna de las casillas anteriores, no necesita responder ninguna otra pregunta. Pase a la sección denominada “Declaración”. Si no marcó ninguna de las casillas anteriores, debe responder el resto de las preguntas de este formulario. Si se requiere información adicional, se le notificará. 3. Mis ingresos totales en los últimos 12 meses de todas las fuentes (incluidos, entre otros, mi trabajo, otros pagos o ingresos comerciales, rentas de alquiler, pensiones, rentas vitalicias o pagos del seguro de vida, compensación del trabajador, indemnización o seguro de desempleo, intereses o dividendos anuales, donaciones, pensión alimenticia o manutención conyugal, herencia o ingresos de fideicomiso) fueron de $______________. 4. Actualmente, estoy desempleado. La última fecha en la que trabajé fue en _______________ del ________ (mes, año). DEPENDIENTES 5. ¿Cuántas personas viven en su hogar y dependen de usted económicamente? ______. De estas personas, ¿cuántas son menores o personas ancianas? _______. ACTIVOS 6. Declaro lo siguiente con respecto a mis bienes: Poseo $_________ en efectivo, incluido el dinero en cuentas de ahorros o en cuentas corrientes. Poseo los vehículos, las casas, otros bienes raíces, acciones, bonos u otros bienes de valor, además de muebles y ropa, que se enumeran a continuación: Enumere los bienes Application to Proceed without Prepayment of Costs, Fees, or Security Febrero del 2012 – 1213.10.v1 Translated by JTG, inc. 09/2017 GASTOS 7. Este es mi mejor cálculo de mis gastos mensuales y los de las personas que viven en mi hogar y dependen de mí económicamente: Vivienda (alquiler, hipoteca, impuestos y seguros): $________ Transporte público y combustible: $________ Préstamo automotor, seguro y mantenimiento del vehículo: $________ Salud (médico, odontólogo, oftalmólogo, recetas, seguro): $________ Alimentos y otras necesidades del hogar: $________ Servicios públicos (gas, electricidad, agua, teléfono, Internet) $________ Vestimenta: $________ Manutención de menores: $________ Cuidado de niños (incluidos los pañales, la guardería): $________ Otro (explicar en detalle): $________ Total de gastos mensuales estimados: $__________ OTRAS CIRCUNSTANCIAS ESPECIALES 8. (Opcional) Explique cualquier otra circunstancia especial que desee que se tenga en cuenta en favor de su solicitud, incluidos todos los gastos mensuales de gran cuantía, las deudas, los embargos de salarios o cuentas bancarias y las sentencias. DECLARACIÓN OBLIGATORIO: Juro solemnemente o afirmo, bajo pena de falso testimonio, que incluye 180 días de prisión o una multa de $1,000, o ambas, que he leído esta solicitud y que las declaraciones de hechos aquí expuestas son verdaderas según mi leal saber y entender. Firma Application to Proceed without Prepayment of Costs, Fees, or Security Febrero del 2012 – 1213.10.v1 Translated by JTG, inc. 09/2017 Nombre en letra de molde Domicilio Número de teléfono Fecha PUNTOS Y FACULTADES EN RESPALDO DE LA SOLICITUD PARA PROCEDER SIN PAGAR POR ADELANTADO COSTAS, HONORARIOS NI GARANTÍAS 1 Sección 15-712 del Código del Distrito de Columbia. 2 Sección 22-2405 del Código del Distrito de Columbia. 3 Norma Civil 54-II. 4 Adkins v. E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc., 335 U.S. 331 (1948). 5 Harris v. Harris, 137 U.S. App. D.C. 318, 322, 424 F.2d 806 (1970), cert. denegado, 400 U.S. 826 (1970) (“reparación in forma pauperis no limitada a las personas que son cargas públicas o absolutamente indigentes”). 6 Green v. Green, 562 A.2d 1214 (D.C. 1989) (el estatuto “establece el principio fundamental de que cada litigante debe tener igual acceso a los tribunales, independientemente de la capacidad financiera”). 7 Herbin v. Hoeffel, 727 A.2d 883, 887 (D.C. 1999) (funcionarios judiciales prestan servicio en el proceso in forma pauperis y mandato de concesión de petición cuando los ingresos del litigante “solo superan por poco el estándar de bienestar”). 1 1 Cuando se presente ante el Tribunal, es posible que se le hagan preguntas sobre esta solicitud. Si sus respuestas no son verdaderas, podría enfrentar sanciones penales adicionales. Application to Proceed without Prepayment of Costs, Fees, or Security Febrero del 2012 – 1213.10.v1 Translated by JTG, inc. 09/2017 TRIBUNAL SUPERIOR DEL DISTRITO DE COLUMBIA DIVISIÓN TESTAMENTARIA Y DE SUCESIONES En referencia al patrimonio de _______ ADM ______ _______ INT _______ _____________________________ _______ IDD _______ _______ SEB _______ Menor/Pupilo/Persona fallecida _______ GDN _______ ORDEN Habiendo considerado la Solicitud para proceder sin pagar por adelantado costas, honorarios ni garantías presentada por ___________________________________, por la presente, se ordena que la solicitud sea: □ ACEPTADA en este caso de la División Testamentaria y de Sucesiones y que, de conformidad con la Norma Civil 54-II del Tribunal Superior, correspondiente según la Norma 1(f) de la División Testamentaria y de Sucesiones del Tribunal Superior, los funcionarios del Tribunal emitan y notifiquen todo el proceso, y los testigos sean citados sin el pago por adelantado de sus honorarios, de ser necesario. □ RECHAZADA o Por los siguientes motivos: o Por los motivos expuestos en el expediente en audiencia pública y en presencia del solicitante o de su abogado. _________________________ Fecha Juez cc: Consulte la lista adjunta.